Current Class "A" CDL; or a Class "B" or "C" CDL or a CDL Instruction Permit required*.

Reports to the following office with daily dispatches to parks throughout the county: 1410 Hunter Mill Road in Vienna, Virginia. Participates in the work of an assigned athletic field maintenance crew or parks/mowing maintenance crew, performing semi-skilled and unskilled tasks. May be required to supervise crews. Performs maintenance on athletic fields, irrigation systems or other park facilities and grounds to include mowing and snow removal. Removes litter and performs carpentry, construction, repair and painting of facilities as necessary. Operates a tractor/bucket loader with attachments, mowers and other equipment. Uses gas powered equipment. Inspects and drives a truck and trailer, and hauls equipment and materials. Informs supervisors of conditions requiring special attention. Maintains tools and equipment in good working order. Completes daily work reports when supervising a crew.

MinimumQualifications:

Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to completion of the tenth grade; plus two years of experience in maintenance, construction or a related field.

SpecialRequirements:

To be considered for this vacancy, your resume must clearly indicate possession of a current Class "A" CDL; or a Class "B" or "C" CDL, or a CDL Instruction Permit (see Note below). The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check and a pre-employment physical examination to the satisfaction of the employer.

In addition, the appointee must possess or obtain a valid DOT (Department of Transportation) medical card. The appointee must demonstrate a negative drug test; undergo character and background checks as specified by the federal DOT regulations; show compliance with DOT drug/alcohol testing requirements as demonstrated by reports from prior employers; and participate in random and other required alcohol and controlled substances testing.

Must be able to perform medium to heavy labor outdoors in all weather conditions; operate a commercial motor vehicle; and lift up to 50 pounds regularly.

* To be considered for the Senior Maintenance Worker level, your resume must indicate possession of a valid Class "A" CDL. This vacancy may be filled by a less qualified applicant at the level of Maintenance Worker (Grade S10, $27,759 to $37,013) with an underfill agreement. The minimum requirements for this level are: any combination of education, experience and training equivalent to completion of tenth grade. If you do not possess a valid Class "A" CDL, you must possess Class "B" or "C" CDL, or a CDL Instruction Permit and this must be stated on your resume in order to be considered at the Maintenance Worker level. Applicants hired at this level will be noncompetitively promoted to the advertised level upon completion of an underfill agreement requiring that a Class "A" CDL be obtained within six months of appointment. Failure to obtain the Class "A" CDL within six months of appointment will result in transfer to another Maintenance Worker position (if one is available) or termination.

Fairfax County is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veterans' status or disabled veterans' status. Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact 703-324-4900 for assistance; TTY 703-222-7314. Minorities and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TTY.

Closing Date:

10/26/2012

Date Posted:

10/13/2012

Benefits:

Most positions advertised here are merit system positions funded
for full benefits such as health insurance, retirement, life insurance
and paid leave. Follow the link for details on Fairfax County's
comprehensive benefits
program for merit system employees. If a position is not funded
for benefits that information will generally be included in the
job announcement.